Assure Lesson Plan 6th Grade Science
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Transcript of Assure Lesson Plan 6th Grade Science
Keys to Conservation
Shawnette Celes’6th Grade Science
ASSURE Lesson Plan
Introduction• This lesson is designed to incorporate the
students’ knowledge of:
• Conservation of energy
• Scientific method
• Computer skills (Excel/Numbers)
• Spreadsheets and graphs
• Problem solving
•ASSURE Lesson Plan
•Analyze learners
•State objectives
•Select instructional methods, media and materials
•Utilize media and materials
•Require learner participation
•Evaluate and revise
Analyze Learners
• 2 classes: Group A and Group B
• 6th grade / 11-12 year olds
• Male and Female
• Various socioeconomic background
Analyze Learners
• Diverse ethnic backgrounds:
• Pacific Islander: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Palau, Yap
• Caucasian: America
• African American: America
• Asian: China
Analyze Learners• Students with Special Needs:
• ESL, English as a Second Language
• SLD, Specific Learning Disability
• ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder
• ADHD, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Please review students’ files for lists of accommodations/modifications
Analyze Learners
• Main Learning Styles:
• Linguistic/Verbal (SLD)
• Visual: (ESL)
• Kinesthetic/Hands-on (SLD, ADD/ADHD)
Analyze Learners• Prior Knowledge:
• Methods of conservation
• Scientific Method
• Plotting data using graphs and spreadsheets
• How to read an energy bill
• Computer skills (Excel/Numbers)
State Objectives
• Students in the two (2) 6th grade science classes will enter data into an electronic spreadsheet using either the Excel or Numbers programs and create graphs/charts when given baseline data and progress data with at least 70% accuracy.
State Objectives
• Students will create a spreadsheet based on energy bills from their homes before and after methods of energy conservation are chosen and implemented
• Students will predict the effects of their conservation methods on the amount of energy used in the household per student
State Objectives
• Lesson meets the following Performance Indicators:
• 2.MS.1: Asking questions
• 2.MS.2: Design experiments
• 2.MS.4: Use computers
Middle School Content Standard 2
State Objectives
• Lesson meets the following Performance Indicators:
• 2.MS.7: Respect for environment
• 2.MS.9: Estimate effect of change
• 2.MS.10: Critical thinking: global issues
Middle School Content Standard 2
Select instructional methods, media and materials
• Method
• Students choose groups in each class
• Six (6) groups of four (4)
• Class A (a.m. group): Power
• Class B (p.m. group): Water
Select instructional methods, media and materials• Media
• Computer
• Excel/Numbers programs
• Spreadsheet
Select instructional methods, media and materials
• Materials
• Energy bills from home
• Computer
• Projector
• Printer
• Internet
• Calculator
Utilize media and materials
• Preview materials
• All students will bring in an energy bill (water/power) from the previous month
Utilize media and materials
• Prepare materials
• One (1) computer per group
• Examples of conservation methods
• Spreadsheet template with formulas
Utilize media and materials
• Prepare environment
• Ensure all computers:
• Are working properly
• Have internet access
• Have Excel/Numbers
Require learner participation
• Students divide total energy bill by number of people in household
Number in household 5
Energy bill total $500.00
Student cost $100.00
Or: Energy bill total divided by (/) number in household = student cost
500/5 = 100
Require learner participation
• Students will take turns entering their share of the energy cost into the group
AprilStudent Total Bill Student share
Juan $600.00 $200.00Valorie $400.00 $50.00Jeanie $500.00 $100.00Seth $300.00 $150.00Total $1800.00 $500.00
Require learner participation• Students will create a chart using the data
entered
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Juan Valorie Jeanie Seth
February MarchApril May
Require learner participation
• Each group will:
• Research conservation methods on the internet
• Choose one method of conservation
• Write a paragraph on the method chosen
Require learner participation
• Student paragraphs should include:
• Why the conservation method was chosen
• How it will be implemented
• How much the group thinks the method will reduce energy consumption
Require learner participation
• Students will:
• Print spreadsheets, graphs and paragraphs
• Display each on designated area of classroom wall
Require learner participation
• Students will:
• Bring in energy bill for the following three months
• Repeat process for:
• entering data
• creating graphs
Require learner participation
• At the end of the last month (May), students will:
• Determine whether or not they met their group goal
• Each student will write a reflection paper
Require learner participation• Reflection papers should include:
• Results of experiment
• Why the student thinks the group did or did not meet their goal
• How the lesson has changed their view of energy consumption
• How the lesson will or will not change their energy consumption in the future
Require learner participation
• Presentation:
• Each group will present to the class:
• Initial data (total per group)
• Method of conservation
• Group goal
• Energy consumption per month (group)
Evaluate and revise
• Assessment of learner achievement
• Students in the two (2) 6th grade science classes will enter data into an electronic spreadsheet using either the Excel or Numbers programs and create graphs/charts when given baseline data and progress data with at least 70% accuracy.
Evaluate and revise
• Evaluation of media and methods:
• Students had ample access to computers, printers, projectors, etc.
• Giving students a template to use for their spreadsheets proved helpful
• Students worked well in chosen groups
Evaluate and revise• Evaluation of instructor/instruction
• Parent involvement
• Graphs
• Allow each student to create own graphs
• Group can pick the best graph to display
Evaluate and revise
• Notes:
Resources
• Energy Protection Agency
• http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/energy.pdf
Utilities Departmenthttp://utilities.nd.edu/conserve/index.shtml
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energyhttp://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/